Puscifer's original name was Umlaut, "a premiere improvisational hardcore band". The name "Puscifer" was first publicized as a fictional band in the first episode of Mr. Show, including Keenan and Adam Jones as members. Jones is not associated with Puscifer otherwise, although artwork by Jones has been featured on Puscifer apparel (the "Your Mom's a Bitch" shirt, specifically). Keenan describes Puscifer as "simply a playground for the various voices in my head, [...] a space with no clear or discernible goals, [...] where my Id, Ego, and Anima all come together to exchange cookie recipes." Keenan also worked on short films with Ford Englerth and Jeffrey Brooks from Red Rock Entertainment Development; these shorts were done in a similar manner to that of Mr. Show and Tom Waits' Big Time.
Puscifer is "as much a clothing line as it is a band", with the clothing items produced in limited numbers. Keenan collaborated on a leather jacket with Paul Frank. On September 16, 2008, Keenan updated the puscifer.com blog, revealing that the first ever Puscifer store would be opening "hopefully" by October 1 in Jerome, Arizona. Occupying a small space above a tattoo parlor, the store opened on October 3, 2008. In addition to the merchandise available on the band's online store, Keenan has also made available locally roasted coffee, art, and an ever-changing list of limited edition collectibles.
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Studio albums
"V" is for Vagina (2007)
Conditions of My Parole (2011)
Money Shot (2015)
Existential Reckoning (2020)
The Remedy
Puscifer Lyrics
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Bitches receive stitches
Trolls receive 86's
Stick around if you're house broken
Can't hold your shit, hold your tongue, you got to go
Should you choose to react like an imbecile
You'll in turn be treated so
Yes, we're being condescending
Yes, that means were talking down to you
With all that racket from your lips a-flapping
We assumed you didn't notice
Haters, isolators, no one misses these
Bitches receive stitches
Trolls receive 86's
Yes, we're being condescending
Yes, that means were talking down to you
With all that racket from your lips a-flapping
We assumed you didn't notice
Haters, isolators, no one misses these
Bitches receive stitches
Trolls receive 86's
You speak like someone who has never been
Smacked in the fucking mouth
That's ok, we have the remedy
You speak like someone who has never been
Knocked the fuck on out
But we have your remedy
You speak like someone who has never been
Smacked in the fucking mouth
That's ok, we have the remedy
You speak like someone who has never been
Knocked the fuck on out
But we have your remedy
The lyrics to Puscifer's song The Remedy are delivered with an air of confidence and authority, like a warning to visitors who dare to defy the rules of the home that the band members have established. The first verse sets the tone, stating that there are consequences for those who don't respect the rules. "Bitches receive stitches / Trolls receive 86’s" warns that those who get out of line will face punishment. The lines "Stick around if you're house broken / Can’t hold your shit, hold your tongue, you got to go" further establish the idea that only those who can behave themselves will be welcome. The chorus repeats the warning, reinforced by the lines "Haters, isolators, no one misses these".
The second verse is even more confrontational, describing those who act like "imbeciles" as not deserving of respect. The lines "With all that racket from your lips a-flapping / We assumed you didn't notice" suggest that anyone who doesn't understand the warning is simply not paying attention. The repetition of the chorus again drives home the point that there will be consequences for those who don't behave. The final verse directly addresses those who challenge the band's authority. "You speak like someone who has never been / Smacked in the fucking mouth" is a direct challenge to those who might think they can ignore the rules. The repetition of "That’s ok, we have the remedy" reinforces the idea that the band is in full control and anyone who challenges them will face the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Our home, our rules, respect them or
We have the right to set rules in our own space and expect others to follow them.
Bitches receive stitches
Those who act aggressively or disrespectfully towards us will face physical consequences.
Trolls receive 86’s
Those who try to annoy, offend, or disrupt us will be kicked out or banned altogether.
Stick around if you're house broken
You are welcome to stay if you behave properly and responsibly.
Can’t hold your shit, hold your tongue, you got to go
If you can't control your behavior or language, we won't tolerate you staying around.
Should you choose to react like an imbecile
If you act foolishly or impulsively, there will be consequences.
You'll in turn be treated so
We will respond to your actions in a proportionate way, whether positive or negative.
Yes, we’re being condescending
We are speaking to you in a patronizing or belittling manner.
Yes, that means were talking down to you
We are speaking to you as if you are beneath us or lack intelligence.
With all that racket from your lips a-flapping
You are talking too much and making too much noise for our liking.
We assumed you didn't notice
We thought you were too ignorant or oblivious to realize how we were speaking to you.
Haters, isolators, no one misses these
We don't care about or want people who hate or isolate themselves from others around us.
You speak like someone who has never been
Your tone or attitude sounds like you have not experienced a certain type of consequence.
Smacked in the fucking mouth
Physical violence as a result of someone's rude or aggressive behavior.
That’s ok, we have the remedy
We know how to deal with people who act in certain ways and are ready to do so.
Knocked the fuck on out
Physical violence as a result of someone's provocative or disrespectful behavior.
But we have your remedy
We are ready to use physical violence as a punishment for your improper behavior.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES BOURNE, JACK KUGELL, D'MYREO MITCHELL, JASON PENNOCK
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@dannaalquati
I never get tired of this song, masterpiece ❤️
@tiffanygonzales5377
Omg justo vine aqui por un video tuyo de hace como 3 años y gracias por hacerme conocer esta canción 😍😍
@leeweston3390
Old man. Harold lindley ellison is dead. Oklahoma city rose hill moseleum. I restored his red 59 impala he went to linwood Methodist church in okc. 62 years is a long time for grandpa to make a remedy.
@leeweston3390
Dead people owned classic cars. Check the craigslist ads.
@boogyjuggy
i agree
@rhiannonwyatt8163
With you.
@dorianbedorian211
This song NEEDS to be rereleased just because so many people NEED to hear it.
@lucketvids
I agree. a new music video would do it
@CarlYota
Yes but the more hyper individualized we become the less people will be able to hear that they need to be humble and play well with others. People think they are in a single player game. The remedy isn’t hearing a song.
@shade13100
The guy in the video reminds me of my father. Bodybuilder, marine, won one battle after another in his life. Now he's got stage 4 colon cancer that's spread to the liver. He's been losing his strength and his health, but when you look him in the eye and have a conversation with him, you can tell that young man is still in there giving that cancer a hell of a fight. And I pray he wins. I love you Dad. I got your back. Knock that fucking cancer out.